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Born in New York City on April 9, 1966, Cynthia Nixon made a memorable film debut in Little Darlings. Her Broadway credits include "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," "Indiscretions," "Angels in America," "The Heidi Chronicles," and "The Women," and she managed to appear in both "Hurlyburly" and "The Real Thing" at the same time... See full bio »

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Cynthia Ellen Nixon
in New York City, New York, USA
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???? A Quiet Passion (pre-production)
Emily Dickinson
 
2012 World Without End (TV mini-series)
Petranilla
– Checkmate (2012) … Petranilla
– Queen (2012) … Petranilla
– Rook (2012) … Petranilla
– Check (2012) … Petranilla
– Prior (2012) … Petranilla
See all 7 episodes »
 
2012 30 Rock (TV series)
Cynthia Nixon
– Kidnapped by Danger (2012) … Cynthia Nixon
 
2011 Rampart
Barbara
 
2010-2011 The Big C (TV series)
Rebecca
– A Little Death (2011) … Rebecca
– The Last Thanksgiving (2011) … Rebecca
– Goldilocks and the Bears (2011) … Rebecca
– The Little c (2011) … Rebecca
– Sexual Healing (2011) … Rebecca
See all 11 episodes »
 
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Amanda Rollins
– Icarus (2011) … Amanda Rollins
 
2011 Too Big to Fail (TV movie)
Michele Davis
 
2010 Sex and the City 2
Miranda Hobbes
 
2009 An Englishman in New York
Penny Arcade
 
2008 Lymelife
Melissa Bragg
 
2008 Sex and the City
Miranda Hobbes
 
2007 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Janis Donovan
– Alternate (2007) … Janis Donovan
 
2007 The Babysitters
Gail Beltran
 
2007 Me, Eloise (TV series)
– Eloise Goes to Hollywood (2007) (voice)
 
2006 3 lbs. (TV series)
Dr. Karin Hanson
– Bad Boys (2006) … Dr. Karin Hanson
– Disarming (2006) … Dr. Karin Hanson
– Plugged In (2006)
 
2005 House M.D. (TV series)
Anica Jovanovich
– Deception (2005) … Anica Jovanovich
 
2005 Little Manhattan
Leslie
 
2005 One Last Thing...
Karen Jameison
 
2005 Warm Springs (TV movie)
Eleanor Roosevelt
 
2005 ER (TV series)
Ellie Shore
– Alone in a Crowd (2005) … Ellie Shore
 
2004 Tanner on Tanner (TV series)
Alex Tanner
– The Awful Truth (2004) … Alex Tanner
– Alex in Wonderland (2004) … Alex Tanner
– Boston or Bust (2004) … Alex Tanner
– Dinner at Elaine's (2004) … Alex Tanner
 
1998-2004 Sex and the City (TV series)
Miranda Hobbes
– An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux (2004) … Miranda Hobbes
– An American Girl in Paris: Part Une (2004) … Miranda Hobbes
– Splat! (2004) … Miranda Hobbes
– The Cold War (2004) … Miranda Hobbes
– Out of the Frying Pan (2004) … Miranda Hobbes
See all 94 episodes »
 
2003 The Paper Mache Chase (short)
Janice
 
2002 Stage on Screen: The Women (TV movie)
Mary Haines
 
2002 Igby Goes Down
Mrs. Piggee
 
2000 Papa's Angels (TV movie)
Sharon Jenkins
 
2000 Sex and the Matrix (TV short)
Miranda Hobbes
 
1999 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Melina Richardson / Sister Sarah
– Into the Fire (1999) … Melina Richardson/Sister Sarah
 
1999 The Out-of-Towners
Sheena
 
1999 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Trudy
– Alien Radio (1999) … Trudy
 
1999 Advice from a Caterpillar
Missy
 
1996 Marvin's Room
Retirement Home Director
 
1996 Early Edition (TV series)
Sheila
– Baby (1996) … Sheila
 
1996 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Melissa
– Aloha Nash (1996) … Melissa
 
1996 'M' Word
Cara
 
1996 The Cottonwood
Donna
 
1995 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series)
– Children Remember the Holocaust (1995) (voice)
 
1995 New York News (TV series)
– The Using Game (1995)
 
1994 Baby's Day Out
Gilbertine
 
1994 Monty (TV series)
Vivian Campbell
– Pilot (1994) … Vivian Campbell
 
1993 The Pelican Brief
Alice Stark
 
1993 Addams Family Values
Heather
 
1993 Through an Open Window (short)
Nancy Cooper
 
1993 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Alice Morgan
– Threshold of Fear (1993) … Alice Morgan
 
1992 Kiss-Kiss, Dahlings! (TV short)
 
1991 Face of a Stranger (TV movie)
Tina
 
1991 Love, Lies and Murder (TV movie)
Donna
 
1990 The Love She Sought (TV movie)
Janet Raft
 
1990 Law & Order (TV series)
Laura Di Biasi
– Subterranean Homeboy Blues (1990) … Laura Di Biasi
 
1990 The Young Riders (TV series)
Annie
– Gathering Clouds: Part 2 (1990) … Annie
– Gathering Clouds: Part 1 (1990) … Annie
 
1982-1990 American Playhouse (TV series)
Sarah / Shirley Talley
– Women & Wallace (1990) … Sarah
– The Fifth of July (1982) … Shirley Talley
 
1989 Let It Ride
Evangeline
 
1989 The Equalizer (TV series)
Jackie
– Silent Fury (1989) … Jackie
 
1989 Gideon Oliver (TV series)
Allison Parrish Slocum
– Sleep Well, Professor Oliver (1989) … Allison Parrish Slocum
 
1988 Tanner '88 (TV series)
Alex Tanner
– The Reality Check (1988) … Alex Tanner
– The Boiler Room (1988) … Alex Tanner
– Something Borrowed, Something New (1988) … Alex Tanner
– The Girlfriend Factor (1988) … Alex Tanner
– The Great Escape (1988) … Alex Tanner
See all 10 episodes »
 
1988 The Murder of Mary Phagan (TV mini-series)
Doreen
 
1986 The Manhattan Project
Jenny Anderman
 
1985 O.C. and Stiggs
Michelle
 
1984 Amadeus
Lorl
 
1983 I Am the Cheese
Amy Hertz
 
1979-1983 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Amy Cassidy / Melanie Gamble
– It's No Crush, I'm in Love (1983) … Amy Cassidy
– Seven Wishes of a Rich Kid (1979) … Melanie Gamble
 
1982 My Body, My Child (TV movie)
Nancy
 
1982 Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (TV movie)
Alice
 
1981 Tattoo
Cindy
 
1981 Prince of the City
Jeannie
 
1981 The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (TV movie)
Sue Ellen
 
1980 Little Darlings
Sunshine
 
1979 NBC Special Treat (TV series)
Melissa
– The Rocking Chair Rebellion (1979) … Melissa
 
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2010 The Big C (TV series)
– Happy Birthday, Cancer (2010) (performer: "What About Love" - uncredited)
 
2010 Sex and the City 2 (performer: "I Am Woman")
 
2005 Warm Springs (TV movie) (performer: "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing")
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2010 1 a Minute (acknowlegment: Breast Cancer Survivor)
 
2008 The Windmill Movie (documentary) (special thanks)
 
1996 I Love You, I Love You Not (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (65 titles)
2012 Anderson Live (TV series)
Herself
– Extreme Cheapskates/'Scandal' Star Kerry Washington/Cynthia Nixon/Co-Host: 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Sara Ramirez (2012) … Herself
 
2012 The 66th Annual Tony Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Nominee: Best Leading Actress in a Play
 
2012 The 78th Annual Drama League Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2012 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 May 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2012 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 23 April 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 14 March 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2001-2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 January 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 3 March 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 30 May 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 12 June 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2011 Top Star (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 October 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.15 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 June 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Sex and the City 2: Premiere Special (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 Sex and the City Movie Special (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #5.27 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Herself - Actress
– Episode dated 28 May 2010 (2010) … Herself - Actress
 
2007-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 May 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 May 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 May 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 March 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
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2010 Gomorron (TV series)
Herself - Om FIlmen Sex and the city 2
– Episode dated 19 May 2010 (2010) … Herself - Om FIlmen Sex and the city 2
 
2010 The 7PM Project (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.211 (2010) … Herself
 
2009 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.80 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Tournament of Roses Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Larry King Live (TV series)
Herself
– Same-Sex Marriage (2008) … Herself
 
2008 MTV News (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 November 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2008 Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2008 Stand Up to Cancer (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Sexo en serie (TV documentary)
Herself (also archive footage)
 
2008 Getaway (TV series)
Herself - Celebrity Traveller
– Episode #17.16 (2008) … Herself - Celebrity Traveller
 
2008 Live from the Red Carpet: Sex and the City (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 May 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Sex and the City (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The Graham Norton Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.5 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Loose Women (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #12.174 (2008) … Herself
 
2004-2008 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 May 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Oprah's 50th Birthday Bash! (2004) … Herself
 
2008 Sex and the City: The Party That Never Was (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2008 The Fabulous Fashion of 'Sex and the City' (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2008 The Making of 'Sex and the City' (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2007 Character Studies (TV series)
Herself
– Living and Dying in 'Our Town' (2007) … Herself
 
2007 The 61st Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2007 Fashion News Live (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.34 (2007) … Herself
 
2003-2006 The View (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 2 October 2006 (2006) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 3 January 2006 (2006) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 July 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2006 The 60th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter & Winner: Best Actress in a Play
 
2006 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2005-2006 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.115 (2006) … Herself
– Episode #1.140 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself = Nominee: Outstanding Actress in a Made-for-TV Movie
 
2005 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 September 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 6 April 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Greatest TV Romances (2005) … Herself
– Perfect 10's the Women (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Timescapes (documentary short)
Quote Narration (voice)
 
2005 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 April 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 Broadway: The American Musical (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Putting It Together: 1980-Present (2004) … Herself
 
2004 The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
 
2004 The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television & Co-Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Television Series - Drama
 
2004 Behind the Scenes: Tanner on Tanner (video short)
Herself
 
2004 Sex and the City: A Farewell (TV documentary)
Herself/Miranda
 
2000-2003 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Cynthia Nixon (2003) … Herself
– Cynthia Nixon (2002) … Herself
– Cynthia Nixon (2000) … Herself
 
2003 The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2003 The Shakespeare Sessions (documentary)
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 The 56th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Costume Design
 
2002 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Cynthia Nixon (2002) … Herself
 
2001-2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 January 2002 (2002) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 November 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 January 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2001 Mark Twain (TV documentary)
Other Voices (voice)
 
2001 5th Annual Prism Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2001 The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
2000 The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1995 The 49th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (9 titles)
2009 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2008 The Graham Norton Show (TV series)
 
2008 The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality & Relationships (video documentary)
 
2006 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
2005 Sexes (TV series)
 
2005 Favouritism (TV series)
 
2004 Corazón de... (TV series)
 
2003 Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (video documentary)
Miranda Hobbes (uncredited)
 
2003 Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top
 

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Motherhood is the only thing in my life that I've really known for sure is something I wanted to do. See more »

Trivia:

Received her first Tony Award for "The Rabbit Hole" as "Best Leading Actress in a Play" (11 June 2006). See more »

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